The Songs of Ranild

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The Songs of Ranild

by George Borrow

EN·~13 minutes

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Description

In a bustling medieval kingdom, the court bursts into a lively dance that reverberates through stone streets and bridges. Knights in bright shoes whirl in honor of the young King Erik, their chants echoing the refrain “The Castle’s won.” Amid the revelry, a lone figure named Ranild watches, longing to claim his place among the revelers.

Banished from his homeland, Ranild sets out on a desperate ride toward a distant noble’s hall, hoping to win the hand of his beloved Kirstine. The journey quickly turns violent, pitting his resolve against a proud Greve and his own inner turmoil over loyalty to the king. Listeners are drawn into a tale of love, honor, and the harsh price of exile as Ranild’s song swells toward an uncertain destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 minutes (13K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2009-05-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

George Borrow

George Borrow

1803–1881

A restless Victorian traveler and gifted linguist, he turned years on the road into vivid books that brought Spain, Romani life, and the wider world before English readers. His mix of adventure, curiosity, and sharp observation still gives his writing a lively, personal feel.

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